LOBOREX wrote:Not trying to defend the lab, but bats carry tons of pathogens and in my vho it's more likely that in a open air market with bats and pangolins being sold everyday. Then add to that the fact that If animals are in closely packed, unsanitary conditions with many people nearby it is easier for a virus to jump species. It just seems the more likely scenario. But the fact is considering how alien the concept of truth is to the Chinese government we will probably never know for sure. We are not allowed to discuss politics at the clubhouse so i will stop at this, what you have stated about intelligence agencies is incorrect. Most intelligence agencies remain skeptical that conclusive evidence of a link to a lab can be found, and scientists who have studied the genetics of the coronavirus say that the overwhelming probability is that it leapt from animal to human in a non laboratory setting, as was the case with H.I.V., Ebola and SARS.
I'll agree & stipulate to the following
1. We'll never know for sure exactly what happened.
2. You (like me) are a bit of an argumentative cuss by nature:
3. "Intelligence agencies" may be an oxymoron given the track record of the past 20 years - they seem to be much better at just making s%it up (OK that was not in the discussion earlier
)
4. We both love modeling.
(And I, at least, currently have no time for it - which makes me crankier than usual as I have to see 7-8 different projects in various stages of progress every single
time I go into the garage to get in/out of the van on the way to/from work.)
5. Discussing politics may give one a temporary rise but is, in almost every single case thoroughly unsatisfying, and in many cases, outright aggravating to one's spirit (not to mention sanity). So I try to avoid it most of the time. Which CAN be difficult for me as one of my ancestors must have been a troll (though a very tall one)
6. Its late and I am rambling instead of finishing my work. Which my wife just reminded me I need to get to instead of typing this response.
So - everyone stay safe, have a good night, and - MODEL ON!!!